Description
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful treat that fills your kitchen with the warm aroma of sweet dough, cinnamon, and sugar. Soft, gooey, and topped with creamy frosting, these rolls bring back cherished memories of family gatherings and cozy mornings. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to make and sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Warm milk until lukewarm; combine with yeast and a pinch of sugar; let sit until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, melted butter, and salt. Add yeast mixture and egg; combine well.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, spread melted butter over it. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon; roll tightly into a log.
- Slice into equal pieces, place in a greased baking dish, and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for approx. 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drizzle warm rolls with cream cheese frosting before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg